Nelson Mandela Quotes About Inspiration

Quotes about: Inspiration

• No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.

  Nelson Mandela

  Love, Inspirational, Life

  FaceBook post by Nelson Mandela from Nov 04, 2014
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  For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.

  Nelson Mandela

  Inspirational, Positive, Inspiring

  Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.158, Pan Macmillan

• Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.

  Nelson Mandela

  Forgiveness, Letting Go, Spiritual

• As I have said, the first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself... Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, but humility.

  Nelson Mandela

  Motivational, Confidence, Honesty

• As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.

  Nelson Mandela

  Inspirational, Forgiveness, Acceptance

  "A white South African's memories of Mandela" by Nadia Bilchik, www.cnn.com. June 18, 2013.

• No one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens but its lowest ones.

  Nelson Mandela

  Inspiring, Inspiration, Compassion

  "Long Walk to Freedom". Book by Nelson Mandela, 1995.

• A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.

  Nelson Mandela

  Inspirational, Inspiring, Education

• I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.

  Nelson Mandela

  Courage, Peace, Moving

  "Long Walk to Freedom". Book by Nelson Mandela, 1995.

• A winner is a dreamer who never gives up

  Nelson Mandela

  Motivational, Courage, Giving Up

• Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.

  Nelson Mandela

  Inspirational, Inspiring, Remember

• As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

  Nelson Mandela

  Inspirational, Strength, Confidence

  Nelson Mandela (2011). “Nelson Mandela By Himself: The Authorised Book of Quotations”, p.11, Pan Macmillan

• Appearances matter — and remember to smile.

  Nelson Mandela

  Leadership, Inspiration, Lgbt

• Where you stand depends on where you sit.

  Nelson Mandela

  Inspirational, Perseverance, Lgbt

• From its earliest days, the Cuban Revolution has also been a source of
  inspiration to all freedom-loving people. We admire the sacrifices of the Cuban people in maintaining their independence and sovereignty in the face of the vicious imperialist-orquestrated campaign to destroy the impressive gain made in the Cuban Revolution. Long live the Cuban Revolution. Long live comrade Fidel Castro.

  Nelson Mandela

  Inspiration, Sacrifice, Long

• It only seems impossible until it's done.

  Nelson Mandela

  Inspiring, Inspiration, Done

• Che Guevara's life is an inspiration for every human being who loves freedom. We will always honor his memory.

  Nelson Mandela

  Memories, Inspiration, Honor

• I am confident that nobody... will accuse me of selfishness if I ask to spend time, while I am still in good health, with my family, my friends and also with myself.

  Nelson Mandela

  Family, Inspiration, Health

  "Mandela keeps his opinions to himself as a nation marks its idol's birthday" by Rory Carroll, www.theguardian.com. July 17, 2006.

• Jinnah is a constant source of inspiration for all those who are fighting against racial and group discrimination.

  Nelson Mandela

  Inspiration, Fighting, Groups

• We should take heart from our own experience and performance. In a cynical world we have become an inspiration to many.

  Nelson Mandela

  Inspiration, Heart, Cynical

  "Nelson Mandela: South Africa is proof that there is reason for optimism". www.independent.co.uk. May 10, 2004.

• Rhetoric is not important. Actions are.

  Nelson Mandela

  Education, Laughter, Inspiration

  Nelson Mandela (1998). “In the Words of Nelson Mandela”, Birch Lane Press

• The people of Africa have learned the lessons of patience and endurance in their long struggle for freedom.
  In a cynical world we have become an inspiration to many. We signal that good can be achieved amongst human beings who are prepared to trust, prepared to belief in the goodness of people.

  Nelson Mandela

  Struggle, Inspiration, Long

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